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Jimmy has already experienced the excitement of circus life, but everything changes when Roma and her circus troupe arrive, bringing a pair of magnificent tigers. Thrilled by the chance to work with these majestic animals, Jimmy secretly plans to sneak into the cages, risking his friendship with Lotta. The adventure turns tense when his beloved dog Lucy disappears. Lotta must help Jimmy and the other performers search for the stray and bring the missing companion back home, testing loyalty and bravery.
First publish date: February 21, 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Enid Blyton
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